Full Program - Missouri Music Educators Association

The Power of Music!
GE hires lots of engineers. We want young people
who can do more than add up a string of numbers and
write a coherent sentence. They must be able to solve
problems, communicate ideas and be sensitive to the
world around them. Participation in the arts is one of
the best ways to develop these abilities.
~ Clifford V. Smith, President
General Electric Foundation
Music is about communication, creativity and
cooperation, and by teaching music in schools, students
have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their
lives and experience the world from a new perspective.
~ Bill Clinton, Former President
of the United States
Music education opens doors that help children pass
from school into the world around them - a world
of work, culture, intellectual activity and human
involvement. The future of our nation depends on
providing our children a complete education that
includes music.
~ Gerald Ford, Former President
of the United States
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